MaryBeth Koenes and Loren Crawford

FOR WHAT Podcast

Education EN ↓ 47 episodes

Welcome to FOR WHAT, the stream-of-consciousness podcast where two irreverent sisters go unfiltered and unapologetic on all things power, patriarchy, and the BS women are just DONE tolerating. We started this show because we kept finding ourselves asking, "All these men... FOR WHAT?!" As we began to answer this question about men, SO MUCH more came to the forefront (because honestly, it's always going to be about MORE than men, right?) – it's systems, support (lack thereof), equality, healthcare, rights to our bodies, reverence, and on and on. We decided we are done shrinking, over-explaining,...

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MaryBeth Koenes and Loren Crawford

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Education

Podcast website

marybethkoenes.com

Latest episode

Oct 22, 2025

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Episodes

Ep 20: Get Out of The F*cking Fairytale 10.09.2020

Every get sick of not having the life you thought you'd have or wish you had? It can be so exhausting living so far away from where you think you should be "by now". Here's my advice in this episode. Thank you for joining me on this journey of conscious living and developing deeper physical and emotional intelligence. Let's DO THIS! Want to dive deeper with this concept? W...

Ep 19: When It Feels "Off", but Nobody Knows Why 26.06.2020

 When we make someone else responsible for our happiness, worth, OKness, etc. — they feel weighted and taken advantage of and we feel insecure and unstable. Let's discuss how we can remedy this... In this episode I'm talking about the delightful (sarcasm) experience of feeling the covert need to feed someone's identity within friendship, relationship, or family dynamics. It never fe...

Ep 18: How to Work Through A Feeling (With Your Kid) 19.06.2020

This episode is EVERYTHING. I'm sharing a real life example of how I help my kids work through BIG feelings. These tools are applicable for adults and kids alike. If there was one podcast you should listen to, it would be this one. I go over how to hold space, diffuse anger, and help your kid work through dark thoughts like "I want to die". The key, as always, is in how much mental/...

Ep 17 Communicating Your Internal World 12.06.2020

Your internal world is comprised of thoughts and emotions. It can be a scary place to be alone sometimes, but communicating what's happening inside is a whole other challenge! Finding the right words can be… DIFFICULT! How do we begin to share what's happening in our world with the people we love? How do we teach our kids how to manage, talk about, and process their internal world? I&apo...

Ep 16 Body Love 05.06.2020

The Quarantine has been ROUGH in terms of loving my body! You feelin' me? It was straight up depressing… the weight gain, lack of activity, and social distancing! Here's how I worked through the nasty self-talk and started consciously LOVING my body. I hope you give yourself some body love after listening! Questions and comments: hello@marybethkoenes.com Support the show

Ep15: The Collateral Damage of Bypassing Your Truth 09.03.2020

Part 2 of Bypassing your truth. It's not pretty when we self-abandon and make other's needs more important than our own. Again, I'll connect how bypassing in relationships and in your faith can wreak havoc on your self-worth. Listen up! Want to live more consciously in the next decade? Join my FREE Facebook Group: Getting Conscious with MBK Learn more about how to reconnect with YOU...

Ep14: Stop BYPASSING Your Truth 02.03.2020

What is emotional bypassing? Why does it affect our ability to connect deeply, be authentic, and cultivate self-worth? Find out in today's episode! I'll explain bypassing in relation to partners and spirituality. You don't want to miss this one! Want to live more consciously in the next decade? Join my FREE Facebook Group: Getting Conscious with MBK Learn more about how to reconnect...

Ep13: Authenticity WINS THE DAY! 24.02.2020

Part 2 of Living Authentically. We're digging deeper, finding truth, bringing it forward and learning how to CHOOSE YOU! Want to live more consciously in the next decade? Join my FREE Facebook Group: Getting Conscious with MBK Learn more about how to reconnect with YOURSELF in my online course: UNSTOPPABLE: Discovering Your Authentic Self   Thank you for joining me on this journey to consciou...

Ep12: Choosing A Life of Authenticity 19.02.2020

Without authenticity, our self-worth, confidence, and passion in life will erode. Let's discuss why it's so hard to be authentic and how we can take steps TODAY to live in our truth! Want to live more consciously in the next decade? Join my FREE Facebook Group: Getting Conscious with MBK Learn more about how to reconnect with YOURSELF in my online course: UNSTOPPABLE: Discovering Your Au...

Ep 11 Part 2- Your Divine Ingredient- INTUITION 13.01.2020

How to go about listening to your intuition. We discuss! Want to live more consciously in the next decade? Join my FREE Facebook Group:  MBK Getting Conscious: First 20 of 2020 Learn more about how to reconnect with YOURSELF in my online course:  UNSTOPPABLE: Discovering Your Authentic Self   Thank you for joining me on this journey to conscious living and developing deeper physical and emotional...

Ep 10 Part 1: Your Divine Ingredient-INTUITION 06.01.2020

This is a gnarly breakdown of one of my FAVORITE Human Elements: Intuition. Part 1 we are diving into: What is it? Why is it important? And how do we reconnect when we've lost touch with it? It's all inside! Want to live more consciously in the next decade? Join my FREE Facebook Group: MBK Getting Conscious: First 20 of 2020 Learn more about how to reconnect with YOURSELF in my online co...

Ep 9 Lofty NY Resolutions VS Sustainable Practices 30.12.2019

Why do NY Resolutions rarely last? Because we make them too grand! We have to build trust and dependability with OURSELVES before we will ever be able to make "big life changes" last. I believe sustainable goals and practices are THE way to transform your life, here I explain WHY. Want to live more consciously in the next decade? Join my FREE Facebook Group: MBK Getting Conscious: First...

Ep 8 To Hell with the House of Reps 23.12.2019

We're diving deep today! We all put on masks to cover certain "less acceptable" parts of ourselves at some point along our life journeys. Let's discuss why having these different "representatives" may have served us in the past, and how we can retire them now and step into our Authentic Self. Want to live more consciously in the next decade? Join my FREE Facebook Grou...

Ep 7 POWER Perspective! 16.12.2019

Oh, man! I'm all about living powerfully! Today I introduce how to take back power in your life when you feel small, powerless, or stuck. There is a way to live secure, safe, and powerful in every moment around every kind of person and it begins with the POWER Perspective! Want to live more consciously in the next decade? Join my FREE Facebook Group: MBK Getting Conscious: First 20 of 2020 Th...

Ep 6 What Kind of Car Are YOU? 09.12.2019

I'm a decked out Range Rover, what are you?! And why does it even matter? Because you fuel, maintain, and care for your BODY just like you would for your car! So, let's get conscious about the way we're consuming food&beverage and reach our maximum performance potential! Thank you for joining me on this journey to conscious living and developing deeper physical and emotional int...

Ep 5 Choosing Conscious Parenting 02.12.2019

Whew. Parenting is hard. But parenting on autopilot isn't serving your kids or you. This episode discusses why a conscious approach to parenting is so important for the emotional and mental health of your family. Don't worry, there will be more episodes on conscious parenting practices! Want to dive deeper with this concept? Work with me 1on1 in my coaching program! DM or email me for de...

Ep 4 The Practice of Mastering Fear 25.11.2019

Being afraid is a part of the human experience. But, like every other emotion, it doesn't have to dictate our choices or our life path. Here, I present a practical, simple "first step" to mastering fear and making a practice of it in your life. If we can develop a healthy relationship with fear (where we acknowledge it's existence and continue to conquer it), we will become uns...

Ep 3 Relationship Crash & Burn 18.11.2019

We've all done it. Whether by sabotaging, smothering, going all-in too soon- the result is the same: crash and buuuurrn. Here's a little analogy and a few tips to calming the process and teaching your kids a new approach to the excitement of falling in love. Pacing. It's alllll about pacing. It's extremely hard to pace rationally when you're swept up in the waves of possib...

Ep 2 Relationship to Your Body and What IS Health? 11.11.2019

We're conditioned to obsess about the way we look in our culture. Let's discuss a different perspective on health and body image.  If you're interested in diving deeper into discovering your own personal health potential, I offer 1on1 coaching over the phone, focusing on emotional, physical, and mental health. Reach out to me via email or social media for details! Be sure to share t...

Bonus Ep: Intuition, Responsibility, and POWER 08.11.2019

In light of a recent headline, I bring you a bonus episode unlocking the deeper conversation behind abusers/perpetrators, victims, and accountability. There's a difference between FAULT and RESPONSIBILITY. And how to get your power back when you feel trapped, shamey, and powerless. Talk about "sensitive topics", we're diving in on this one! Grace and respect are appreciated and...

Ep 1 Is Storytelling Sabotaging Your Relationships? 04.11.2019

Part 1 on Storytelling (there will be many more to come). What is it? How do they start? Here are the basics on storytelling and the power they can have in determining our happiness, our relationships, and ultimately, our lives!  The practice of awareness and observation is the first step to cleaning up our minds and allowing authenticity to saturate our relationships. Be sure to share this podcas...

Intro Bonus: My Story & Why I Real Talk 03.11.2019

Welcome to Real Talk! On this bonus episode, I share some of my background, what's behind Real Talk with MBK and what's in store for this podcast.  Thank you for joining me on this journey to conscious living and developing deeper physical and emotional intelligence. Let's DO THIS! Be sure to share this podcast with your people and leave a positive review wherever you listen:) I app...

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